Kames - Ayrshire

[Kenny-Mack]

Anyone been to the Kames track in ayrshire?

I live in ayrshire and i'd like to put my car on the track at least once in the time i own it!


Never even seen the track so have no idea what its like.


Any info on what the tracks like, what it costs to get on it and such would be greatly appreciated

[Gizmo1314]

http://www.eastayrshirecc.co.uk/

[VetteG]

Its a really nice wee track! If I remember correctly - Havent been there in 20 years!

G

[Corpulent Tosser]

Good little track, a bit narrow but that isn't a problem if you keep it all on the grey bits - which I have not always done - good variety of corners and even an elevation change which you don't get on airfield tracks.

At sat/sun events the track direction is changed which gives you a completly different track to drive.

My advice is go for it.

Murray

[Kenny-Mack]

Anyone know the costings?

[G4Addicted]

Kenny-Mack said:

Anyone know the costings?

Contact EACC - they run 'closed to club'track days that are not expensive. Neither is their membership and, if you don't want to compete with your car, they are always crying out for marshals.

[Kenny-Mack]

not actually wanting to race anyone as such just want to get a chance to open the car up on the track lol

[VetteG]

Kaimes is a sprint track, where cars go round individually against the clock, so as suggested above, joining the club and going to a members only day would be exactly what you are looking for. Several members will be turning up with std. road cars so you neednt worry about 'competition' since the reality is you are competing against yourself. i.e. trying to improve on your best time. its good fun and you will meet like minded folk.

G

Edited by VetteG on Friday 14th December 11:23

[Kenny-Mack]

Thanks, that sounds good to me

[Wanta996(Gotta)]

Interesting thread, First i have ever heard of Kames,i thought that all we had in Scotland was Knockhill?, apparently its £20 to join the club. I may actually do that as it looks like it could be allot cheaper and easier to get to than Knockhill for me.

[KB_S1]

I think myself and a friend will join next year. It is only about a 40min drive from me.

[ih8thisname]

Wanta996 said:

Interesting thread, First i have ever heard of Kames,i thought that all we had in Scotland was Knockhill

Yeah, Same!

How long has that place been about then...?

Edited by ih8thisname on Friday 14th December 20:08

[VetteG]

VetteG said:

Its a really nice wee track! If I remember correctly - Havent been there in 20 years!

G

Long enough for a geriatric like me to have competed there!

G

[Kenny-Mack]

Should arrange a PH day out there

[Wanta996(Gotta)]

I printed off a membership form from the web - £20 to join which is a bargain.

[scottish grinnal]

Here some footage of some cars at Kames....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV6I8B5PV4M 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W76Zhv-kEgg 

P.S. I know of someone who is close on getting planning
permission to build a new racing circuit here in the west coast.
Will let you know more in the new year.........

[Kenny-Mack]

ace, good find!

[TerzoNeil]

some in car footage from both directions

anticlockwise including a spin at paddock bend
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/TerzoNeil/?a...

and clockwise
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/TerzoNeil/?a...

Edited by TerzoNeil on Tuesday 18th December 21:26

Edited by TerzoNeil on Tuesday 18th December 21:28

[Broomsticklady]

TerzoNeil said:

some in car footage from both directions

anticlockwise including a spin at paddock bend
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/TerzoNeil/?a...

and clockwise
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/TerzoNeil/?a...

Edited by TerzoNeil on Tuesday 18th December 21:26

Edited by TerzoNeil on Tuesday 18th December 21:28

Hi Mr Smokin' - welcome!!

[adamfraser]

scottish grinnal said:

P.S. I know of someone who is close on getting planning
permission to build a new racing circuit here in the west coast.
Will let you know more in the new year.........

Ooo, cant wait to hear this.